2 more than twice a number is 738

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 738" is what we are solving here.

In other words, you are looking for a number (x) that if you multiply it by two (same as twice) and then add 2, you get 738.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 738

Then you solve the equation by subtracting 2 from both sides, and then divide both sides by 2. Here is the math to illustrate better:

2x + 2 = 738

2x + 2 - 2 = 738 - 2
2x = 736

2x/2 = 736/2
x = 368

Answer = 368

The answer above is correct, because twice 368 is 736, and 2 more than 736 is in fact 738.

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